Head Start SPED Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Position Overview:

The Special Education Teacher will assist the General Education Teacher in implementing IEPs, providing accommodation for students, and providing additional academic support and/or tutoring to identify special education students. The Teacher will serve as a case manager for all students with IEPs and actively participate in all ARD meetings.

Skills:

* Working knowledge of characteristics of students with Emotional Disturbance, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Specific Learning Disabilities (including, but not limited to, Dyslexia)

* Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to special education.

* Working knowledge of learning styles and modalities and ability to implement appropriate teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.

* Ability to effectively integrate technology into daily lesson plans.

* Ability to implement effective behavior management techniques.

* Ability to successfully complete the required training involving hands-on management.

* The ability to consistently provide student safety, including maintaining personal or specifically assigned (staff) line-of-sight supervision for every student.

* Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to effectively utilize and supervise paraprofessionals.

* Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Shifting focus as needed.

* Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

* Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

* Understanding of positive behavioral management techniques

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to respectfully and effectively work with students, school staff, residential staff, and visitors, regardless of gender. Age, disability, or ethnicity

* Ability to maintain a current Texas driver's license with an excellent driving record

Responsibilities & Duties:

* Prepare daily lesson plans, including technology integration, and submit them to the principal weekly.

* Review and be familiar with IEPs and other student information for all assigned students

* Teach according to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, individualize to meet IEP requirements and students.

* Use formal and informal assessments and student portfolios to assess and document student progress.

* Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff.

* Use behavioral interventions to assist in maintaining

* Maintain records of student attendance and grades.

* Prepare and submit report cards and IEP progress reports in a timely manner

* Provide needed information and assist with the development of FBAs and BIPs.

* Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly classroom.

* Present current student work, without last names, to the general education teacher for display in the classroom,

* Serve as a role model for students and classroom staff about language, dress, and behavior.

* Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all state regulations and TCS policies for teachers.

* Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Work cooperatively with other TCS staff, parents, and surrogates, as needed.

* Enriching job skills through professional development activities

* Actively participate in faculty and/or staff meetings and assist in school committees as needed

* Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

* Maintain emotional control under stress

* Work with frequent interruptions

* Occasional district-wide travel

* Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

* Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Master's Preferred)

* Texas Special Education Certification. (Required)

* Minimum of one year's experience as a classroom teacher, working with ED and/or LD students preferred.

* CPI certification (or ability to acquire in 2 months)

The foregoing statements describe the general nature and level of work employees are assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities.